47 CFR § 2.950 - Transition periods.

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title: "47 CFR § 2.950 - Transition periods."
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# 2.950 Transition periods.

(a) Prior to October 30, 2025, a prospective or accredited testing laboratory or telecommunication certification body must be capable of meeting the requirements and conditions of ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E) (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910) or ISO/IEC 17025:2017(E) (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910). On or after October 30, 2025, a prospective or accredited testing laboratory or telecommunication certification body must be capable of meeting the requirements and conditions of ISO/IEC 17025:2017(E) (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910).

(b) All radio frequency devices that were authorized under the verification or Declaration of Conformity procedures prior to November 2, 2017, must continue to meet all requirements associated with the applicable procedure that were in effect immediately prior to November 2, 2017. If any changes are made to such devices after November 2, 2018, the requirements associated with the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity apply.

[88 FR 67115, Sept. 29, 2023]